The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 520i Touring Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Volvo XC70 D5 AWD Geartronic (11 - 13)

€ 51,300
BMW 520i Touring Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 520i Touring
€ 48,700
 Volvo XC70 D5 AWD Geartronic (11 - 13) Volvo XC70 D5
€ 51,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 520i Touring is 4.1 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 4.2 inches lower than the Volvo XC70 D5.
BMW 520i Touring
Volvo XC70 D5
59
Blueprint BMW 520i Touring Steptronic (17 - ..)
73.5
83.7
63.1
Blueprint Volvo XC70 D5 AWD Geartronic (11 - 13)
73.3
82.9
73.5 in
Width
73.3 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.9 in
59 in
Height
63.1 in
Blueprint BMW 520i Touring Steptronic (17 - ..)
117.1
194.6
Blueprint Volvo XC70 D5 AWD Geartronic (11 - 13)
110.8
190.5
194.6 in
Length
190.5 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
110.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 520i Touring
Volvo XC70 D5
3825 lb
Curb Weight
4257 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5291 lb
BMW 520i Touring Steptronic (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
432 lb
10.15 %
Volvo XC70 D5 AWD Geartronic (11 - 13)

General

BMW 520i Touring
Volvo XC70 D5
G31
Generation
B
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 520i Touring
Volvo XC70 D5
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW B48
Engine Series
B48-B20
Engine Code
D5244T15
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
212 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 520i Touring
181 hp
212 hp
Volvo XC70 D5
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 520i Touring
214 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo XC70 D5

Performance

BMW 520i Touring
Volvo XC70 D5
140 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520i Touring

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC70 D5

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21.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.08 lb/hp
BMW 520i Touring
21.13 lb/hp
20.08 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 520i Touring
Volvo XC70 D5
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 520i Touring
39 mpg
35 mpg
Volvo XC70 D5
33 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
704 mi
Range
639 mi
BMW 520i Touring
704 mi
639 mi
Volvo XC70 D5
Environmental Impact
113.6 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
139.9 kWh
BMW 520i Touring
113.6 kWh
139.9 kWh
Volvo XC70 D5
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
270 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 520i Touring
Volvo XC70 D5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
16.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft
48.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft